The Crisis Files
Podcast by Roshini Rajkumar
Episodes
August 6, 2025 • 20 mins
We’d all like to be more productive – getting more out of every day. Old school tools and approaches to time management are traps that romanticize productivity, according to our show's Productivity Contributor Aimee Olson of Life Done Simply. Could the new frontier in our digital age mean AI is the solution? Or, is it just another overwhelming distraction? Host Roshini Rajkumar and Aimee bust AI myths and share strategies for embra...
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July 30, 2025 • 21 mins
Dreaming of an affordable, luxurious vacation? While inflation, "no-fly" countries, and ever-changing frequent flyer programs can make booking flights too overwhelming, it doesn't have to be. Host Roshini Rajkumar and The Crisis Files' travel and lifestyle contributor Todd Walker explore invaluable tips and tricks for navigating leisure and business trips. Roshini always asks Todd to name names. Find out why he cites Delta and Hilt...
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July 23, 2025 • 18 mins
A multi-billion-dollar industry that misses a major audience: mothers of brides and grooms. Mother Of co-founder Allison Kaplan says "weddings are recession proof." So why is it that retailers miss out on the 50+ female set – with lots of bucks to spend and a simple request: I want to look good for my child's special day? The Crisis File host Roshini Rajkumar undressed this societal crisis by asking Ms. Kaplan, whose day job is edi...
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July 16, 2025 • 17 mins
“Listen to your doctor” – advice as old as medicine itself. But what happens when your doctor doesn’t have all your key medical information? How can you get the right treatment without the right data? A staggering 12 million misdiagnoses happen every year in the United States. Host Roshini Rajkumar digs into the drastic stats with healthcare technology insider and Altheia co-founder Jolly Nanda, who shares why her new healthcare ap...
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July 7, 2025 • 27 mins
While many dream of fame and celebrity, the reality of a public figure's life often demands a heavy price. Celebrities face immense pressure to be accessible. They often sacrifice mental well-being, personal privacy and even safety in the process. And as we saw over Father's Day 2025, Minnesota State Rep Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were killed in their own home because of Melissa's public life. What happens when a celebrit...
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July 1, 2025 • 17 mins
"Empathy" is often dismissed as a mushy, feel-good buzzword more appropriate for a therapist’s couch than the boardroom. What if it was actually the secret to increasing productivity and innovation in the workplace? Mental health advocate and national speaker Roxane Battle pulls back the curtain with host Roshini Rajkumar to reveal how building empathy can be a powerful tool for organizational success. Learn the right questions to ...
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June 25, 2025 • 18 mins
A silent, slow-moving crisis is unfolding for half the United States population. Boys and men are increasingly falling behind their female counterparts in education with women now earning nearly 60% of bachelor's degrees. While advancements in gender equality deserve celebration, the pendulum swing begs the critical question – is society failing our boys and men starting as early as kindergarten? Science Museum of Minnesota CEO, Al...
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June 18, 2025 • 20 mins
Courtney Godfrey knows first-hand the immense effort needed to rewire your life after a traumatic accident. Since her limb loss in 2017, Courtney has navigated the demands of motherhood and reported live from many scenes as a TV news reporter, while simultaneously pursuing her goal of representing the United States on the Paralympic snowboard team. She explains to host Roshini Rajkumar why she's not the Pinterest mom and why she's ...
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June 11, 2025 • 21 mins
If you think of LinkedIn as just a job board, you're missing out on its true power. In this episode, host Roshini Rajkumar goes deep inside the platform's superpowers with LinkedIn strategist Richard Dodson. He unlocks key tips and tricks to optimize your presence on LinkedIn and maximize the power of their algorithms. Many board recruiters, journalists, and employees looking for a great boss use the platform more often than you’d ...
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June 4, 2025 • 25 mins
Parenthood is a journey. Raising neurodivergent children makes it one of constantly evolving needs, deeper understanding, and unique challenges. Host Roshini Rajkumar gets personal with Miss Shannan Paul – a comedian and media personality who's also a mom to a son diagnosed with autism at age four. They explore growing awareness around the autism spectrum and how perceptions continue to shift. Miss Shannan shares her personal insig...
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May 28, 2025 • 19 mins
In today's interconnected world, a reliable internet connection is as essential as the air we breathe. With more options than ever, picking the perfect internet plan can be intimidating. How do your mobile phone connections and wi-fi land in the mix? Host Roshini Rajkumar gets a crash course with Vice President of External Affairs at Comcast Midwest Region, Karly Werner, from smart appliances and device security to wi-fi and the cr...
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May 21, 2025 • 18 mins
Ensuring your organization stays at the top of its game can be a challenging, never-ending task. By embracing a mindset of continuous improvement and adaptation, you will maintain a competitive edge. Host Roshini Rajkumar gets into the why behind this blueprint from retired four-star General Paul Funk, who shares universal lessons in organizational strategy and leadership from his impactful military career. Learn how current milita...
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May 14, 2025 • 17 mins
When a healthcare CEO was killed in cold blood in New York City, the expected public outcry was overshadowed after the alleged murderer surprisingly became a folk hero. His supporters continue to defend his actions and rally for Luigi Mangione even as he faces state and federal murder charges. But where did the outrage narrative begin? Does media coverage have the power to distort justice? Host Roshini Rajkumar analyzes this scene ...
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May 7, 2025 • 19 mins
The complexities and constant changes in employee benefits and employer regulations pose challenges for both employers and employees. Executive orders, ever-changing laws, and the mix of state and federal rules make it difficult to understand what's currently inked and what's on the horizon. Host Roshini Rajkumar reads between all the lines with AssetHR CEO Chris Kelly to shed light on the landscape. Stay up to date on new and pote...
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April 30, 2025 • 24 mins
Parenting is a continuous balancing act between children's needs and the pressures of a rapidly changing world, especially with society’s evolving understanding around gender and sexuality. How has parenting evolved from the boomers to Gen X to millennials? Who are Generation Alpha? What’s the difference between sexual identity and gender identity? Host Roshini Rajkumar gets very real with Crisis Squad member and clinical psycholog...
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April 24, 2025 • 24 mins
Adoption fog. Past, present, and future in flux. Common themes for adoptees the world over. Specifically in the United States, 5 to 7 million Americans are adoptees. Host Roshini Rajkumar speaks with one of them in this powerful Case File. Dr Syb Brown is a former TV journalist and current professor of journalism at Belmont University. What she found out the night before her 42nd birthday changed her life and her ability to frame h...
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April 16, 2025 • 11 mins
Navigating epic life changes can be daunting, especially in turbulent times. Many of us are scrambling to make sense of the world, but these moments of chaos can reveal opportunities for self-discovery and growth. Taking a pause from crisis busting, host Roshini Rajkumar invites President of Prouty Project Peter Bailey to help us do some self-exploration. Discover how embracing life’s challenges and the call to adventure can lead t...
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April 9, 2025 • 19 mins
Is balancing a thriving career, personal health, and motherhood an impossible feat? When you meet Natalie Bushaw, you'll be inspired by her awe-inspiring, gravity-defying story. From the shocking discovery of a high-risk twin pregnancy to managing work calls from the hospital, host Roshini Rajkumar gets personal with Life Time Inc's Vice President of Public Relations and Corporate Communications. Discover the resilience, faith, and...
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April 2, 2025 • 16 mins
Pervasive economic, social, and political chaos disrupts our focus on the things that should matter most. But are we partly to blame? Like particles accelerating into disorder, this inescapable disorder erodes our well-being and focus. Yet, the laws of physics show us how focused attention can bring order to collapse the quantum wave and deliver progress. A principle that also applies to our personal lives when we utilize conscious...
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March 26, 2025 • 21 mins
Ring doorbell cameras, Amazon Alexa, smart vehicles and apps simplify modern life. But these digital conveniences also constantly collect your personal information, often selling it to the highest bidder and turning you into a prime target for advertisers or even criminal groups. Host Roshini Rajkumar and IT Audit Labs' Eric Brown dissect the data mining dilemma. They provide practical advice for protecting your privacy, locking yo...
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